How Much Protein Should You Eat Every Day?
February 23, 2010 – 7:50 pm | One Comment

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arabic salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:21 am | Comments Off
arabic salad

2 tomatoes chopped
1 zuke, peeled and chopped
1/2 onion chopped very fine or several scallions
2 tsp cumin
dash of coriander and some cayenne
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vinegar and salt
Toss all of the ingredients together in a …

macaroni salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:18 am | Comments Off
macaroni salad

In a large bowl combine and mix
4 cups cooked macaroni
1/2 cup of fat free cheese (or regular, if you so desire, but it will add fat grams & calories)
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, …

four-bean salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:13 am | Comments Off
four-bean salad

2 cups canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) can cut green beans
1 (10-ounce) can cut wax beans
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp wine …

fat free potato salad
August 17, 2009 – 11:06 am | Comments Off
fat free potato salad

2 potatoes, cooked
2 green onions sliced thin
1 stalk celery chopped
I egg white from hard boiled egg, chopped (dispose of yolk)
4 – 5 tbsps fat free mayonnaise
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 tsp celery seed, …

Rice Krispies Bars recipe – 181 calories
August 17, 2009 – 10:48 am | Comments Off
Rice Krispies Bars recipe – 181 calories

A wonderful tasting bar… the great combination of flavors make this a really exciting and decadent version of the old rice crispy bar!
You can substitute the Grand Marnier with a little vanilla or orange extract. …

celery chinese style
August 17, 2009 – 10:44 am | Comments Off
celery chinese style

2 bunches green celery
2 cubes chicken or beef bouillon
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 sprig parsley, chopped
1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained, sliced
Wash and trim celery, removing leaves.  Cut rib stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.  Bring …

braised lettuce with carrots
August 17, 2009 – 10:27 am | Comments Off
braised lettuce with carrots

4 small heads of lettuce (or equivalent)
Water to cover
1 tsp salt
2 tbsps finely chopped onion
2 tbsps finely chopped parsley
4 tbsps finely chopped carrots
1 cup beef bouillon, double strength
Paprika
Place washed lettuce in saucepan and pour in …

italian cauliflower
August 16, 2009 – 5:21 pm | Comments Off
italian cauliflower

1 small head cauliflower
1 tsp salt
Water to cover
6 tbsps grated onion
2 tbsps chicken bouillon
2 tsps flour
1 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 can (1 pound) tomatoes
Wash cauliflower and break into flowerets; trim stems, and …

hummus recipe
August 16, 2009 – 5:15 pm | Comments Off
hummus recipe

2 cups cooked garbanzos
1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tbps tahini
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
water (from cooking the beans) as needed for correct consistency
Blend well; garnish humus with parsley, olive oil (optional) and spicy …

salsa
August 16, 2009 – 5:12 pm | Comments Off
salsa

1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
2 tsp finely chopped cilantro (optional)
2 dried red hot chili peppers (more or less to taste)
1/2 mild green pepper (finely chopped)
dash of tabasco
Mix it all up and serve …

garbanzo spread
August 16, 2009 – 5:09 pm | Comments Off
garbanzo spread

1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup garbanzos (chick peas) (canned)
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced tomato
Place all ingredients except cucumber and tomato in a food …

fatfree pasta sauce
August 16, 2009 – 5:07 pm | Comments Off
fatfree pasta sauce

fatfree pasta sauce
2 cups canned tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 tsp anise seed
Combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Makes 3 …

pasta casserole
August 16, 2009 – 5:00 pm | Comments Off
pasta casserole

8 oz. pasta (I like to use tri-color spirals)
3-4 cups frozen veggie medley (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or other combo)
canned tomato sauce or soup instead
salt, pepper, onion powder, other spices to taste
wheat germ
Cook and drain the …

chinese spaghetti
August 16, 2009 – 4:58 pm | Comments Off
chinese spaghetti

1 onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed (more if like)
1-2 t curry (amount depends on how much you like curry!)
1 tbsp minced ginger
½-1 t chinese chili paste
1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup veggie …

lasagna
August 16, 2009 – 4:55 pm | Comments Off
lasagna

41/2 oz packet TVP mince
10 floz cold water
11/4 lb. of any prepared diced vegetables (eg. carrots, celery,
mushrooms, courgettes, parsnips etc.)
Little vegetable oil (or fatfree substitute) for frying
14 oz can chopped tomatoes, with their juice
1 tsp …

vegetarian pasta
August 16, 2009 – 4:52 pm | Comments Off
vegetarian pasta

1 package of fresh crushed chili pasta
1 zucchini cut into cubes
1 bunch of broccoli (or less)
5 garlic cloves chopped
2 or 3 Italian style tomatoes cut into cubes
1\4 cup of sun dried tomatoes
as much crushed chilies …

cauliflower and garlic over soba noodles
August 16, 2009 – 4:50 pm | Comments Off
cauliflower and garlic over soba noodles

1 package of soba noodles (any flavor)
1 medium-small head of cauliflower
1-1 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic (aka, many cloves crushed and minced)
salt to taste
Chop the cauliflower into small pieces. Cook with the garlic and salt in …

fat free mexican corn fritters
August 16, 2009 – 4:35 pm | Comments Off
fat free mexican corn fritters

2 cups canned corn, drained
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup chopped green chilies
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 cup skim milk 1
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Combine dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. …

spiced spinach and tofu
August 16, 2009 – 4:33 pm | Comments Off
spiced spinach and tofu

1lb fresh spinach (or equivalent frozen)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 inch piece root ginger, grated
1 green chili, deseeded and diced
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 pkt silken tofu
salt and pepper
Wash the spinach …

Women Take On Healthy Eating
August 12, 2009 – 1:45 pm | Comments Off
Women Take On Healthy Eating

Do you want to feel your best? Protect your health and vitality by eating well and keeping active. Take control of your healthy eating and activity challenges by following the solutions suggested below. The leading …